State v. Mapson

This case presents a procedural issue dealing with the timeliness of an appeal from the denial of a post-conviction relief petition.

Appellant contends that an appeal from a denial of a post-conviction relief petition is timely if it is filed within 30 days of the filing of the statutorily required findings of fact and conclusions of law. Appellee asserts essentially that such an appeal must be filed within 30 days of the date the judgment denying the petition is entered, regardless of whether findings accompanied the entry.

After carefully reviewing the applicable statutes and the policies…